| "Helter Skelter" | |
|---|---|
| Dexter episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Steve Shill |
| Written by | Tim Schlattmann |
| Cinematography by | Jeffrey Jur |
| Editing by | Keith Henderson |
| Original release date | November 25, 2012 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Helter Skelter" is the ninth episode of the seventh season of the American crime drama television series Dexter. It is the 81st overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Tim Schlattmann, and directed by Steve Shill. It originally aired on Showtime on November 25, 2012.
Set in Miami, the series centers on Dexter Morgan, a forensic technician specializing in bloodstain pattern analysis for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department, who leads a secret parallel life as a vigilante serial killer, hunting down murderers who have not been adequately punished by the justice system due to corruption or legal technicalities. In the episode, Dexter is forced to cooperate with Isaak when he kidnaps Hannah, while LaGuerta asks Matthews to help her investigation.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.12 million household viewers and gained a 1.0 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised the closure to Isaak's story arc.